Benton County Map, Iowa
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Benton County, Iowa
Benton County sits comfortably in eastern Iowa. The Cedar River meanders through the county, making it a popular spot for fishing and canoeing. The county is mainly a mix of farmland and small towns.
Vinton is its county seat. It’s known for the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, a key part of the state’s history in education for the visually impaired.
About 25,000 people live here with U.S. Highway 30 and 218 as the main way in and out. The county is also home to the Benton County Fair. Locals gather every summer for some good old-fashioned fun. What more can you ask for?
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Benton County |
| County Seat | Vinton |
| Population | 25,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Vinton, Belle Plaine, Shellsburg, Atkins, Urbana, Norway, Van Horne, Keystone, Newhall, Garrison, Mount Auburn |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 30, U.S. Highway 218, Iowa Highway 8, Iowa Highway 21, Iowa Highway 150 |
| FIPS Code | 19-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 718 square miles (land: 716 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Black Hawk County (Northwest), Buchanan County (Northeast), Linn County (East), Iowa County (South), Tama County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.08°N, 92.06°W |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri |
| Major Landmarks | Benton County Courthouse, Vinton Railroad Depot and Museum, Hannen Lake Park |
| Website | Benton County Website |
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